Health benefit (anti-Alzheimer`s Disease) of apples, orange, and banana.

2007 Impact statement
  • Lee, Chang Yong

abstract

Among the three major fresh fruits found in western and Asian diets, apple, followed by banana and orange, showed the highest protective effect on stress-induced neuronal cell membrane damage.

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issue being addressed

To investigate the health benefits of major fruits and vegetables in the American diet. and to promote consumption of fresh apples (a major NY state fruit crop).
to all consumers and promote a healthy lifestyle.

response

Americans today have major chronic diseases, such as being overweight and obese, diabetes, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer`s disease, and others. This is due mainly to diet. A number of health benefits of fruits and vegetables are reported and this research provides information on the additional health benefits of apples; a potential benefit against Alzheime`s disease.

impact assessment

Based on our laboratory study, apples showed a strong activity against oxidative stress-induced neuronal cell damage that is directly associated with Alzheimer`s disease. When this preliminary result of apple`s chemopreventive effect is confirmed by human clinical study, we may able to reduce or prevent the risk of Alzheimer`s disease among the aged population.

academic priority area

has geographic focus

funding source description

  • Multistate
  • Research Promotion Program of Gyeongsang National University and
  • Technology Development Program for Agriculture and forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of Korea.
  • Hatch
  • Additional funding sources:

collaborators

Korea

key personnel

Ho-Jin Heo

mission focus

From CALS annual faculty reporting. Imported on August 5, 2008